QUOTE(blau-saga @ Dec 28 2012, 08:55 PM)
hi, i've been a silent reader to this forum since i bought my flx in 2011 august.
here's the photo, not my car.
red = claimed foc item. almost like big-d seal
yellow = my own seal (small-d)
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btw, i also hv big-d rubber on the front edge of hood for better seal including between headlamp and hood
if seal whole gap of course la cleaner engine bay, if only the intake don't know

QUOTE(blau-saga @ Dec 28 2012, 09:48 PM)
at first i thought it the hood cover, so no further question
later found out only that small rubber.. haha
initially i only cover front between bonnet and headlamp/grille except the air intake part
i've search and asked people and my conclusion is the air should be coming from grille upward into the intake, if we assume the intake does suck air
the gap on our saga jz too big compared to other makes or persona for example.
and if the gap does function shouldn't it be big enough to suck more air?
also the engine bay is quite dirty cause water and dust easily came into engine compartment thru the gap
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QUOTE(zeone @ Dec 28 2012, 10:00 PM)
Many tks, Bro! For yr explanation...
Yup, logically appears that cld b the reason...
With our windy & rainy weather...plus our dusty environment!!
Water (& dust,etc) cld b sucked directly in2 intake mouth @that location...
ps. Might b a good idea 2add those Big-D/Small-D seals...4those BLMs/FLs which don't come with the seals...even certain FLX batches?

My engine bay every time service, like sandy beach

Just checked, mine no rubber seal

Will enquire if I decide to change drum brakes...if not DIY
QUOTE(haur516 @ Dec 29 2012, 01:20 AM)
Your car is manual? Only improve semput2 during idling?
So now can change the rear drum brake to bigger size FOC?
Yes, manual. That's the only engine related problem I've experienced. After update, no such problem anymore.
About the rear drum brake, have to call Proton CoSE or 3S centre and confirm